Taylor examines the regional evidence-based policy for the creative industries, showing that the current research is disproportionately determined by advocacy purposes; he calls for a clearer distinction between cultural and economic objectives with respect to regional development.

Lutz approaches the subject of cultural data collections in the English regions through the Regional Cultural Consortiums, a new set of cultural organisations, established by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to contribute to regional development.

Scott deals with the instrumental approach to assessing the role of museums in society, evident in the conditions for public support, and discusses the intrinsic value of museums.

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